8 Things Taylor Swift's New Music Video Looks Like

For her new single “Shake It Off,” Taylor Swift told her fans she wanted to make a song that sounded like nothing she’d ever done before. For the song’s video, though, she went in a more familiar direction, taking cues from all manner of popular culture.

Take a look at the eight pieces of visual inspiration we’ve spotted, below.

Taylor’s Own Music Video for "You Belong With Me":

Taylor’s love of awkward dancing (and cheerleader iconography) was evident from an early age.

The "Choreography" Scene from White Christmas:

Danny Kaye’s skewering of modern dance was slightly more barbed than Taylor’s gentle ribbing.

This Gap Commercial from 1999:

Ignore the instantly dated swing revival soundtrack and focus on the parade of happy young people enthusiastically dancing in a gigantic empty room. (Hat tip to Anne Helen Peterson for spotting this.)

The Final Dance from Center Stage:

Respect the legend of Jodi Sawyer, the first dancer to mash up classical ballet and modern pop music.

The Non-Body-Horror Parts of Black Swan:

Taylor’s ballet outfit bears a striking resemblance to the BAFTA-nominated costumes of this 2010 drama.

The Ballet Scene from Little Rascals:

We’re not saying that Taylor dances like she’s got a frog in her tutu, but we’re also not not saying that.